Based on Dr. Frances Pritchett’s interpretation of Shamsur Rahman Faruqi’s essay "The Historical Novel and the Historical Narrative," how does a historical novel differ from a historical narrative?

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A historical narrative and a historical novel are identical in nature.A historical narrative covers only a segment of the events related to history, whereas a historical novel presents the complete story.A historical novel aims to convey the core truth of a historical event, while a historical narrative strives to present the full factual account.Faruqi contends that historical novels are a fictional concept and do not truly exist.None of the above.

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According to Faruqi, as interpreted by Dr. Frances Pritchett, the key distinction lies in their approach to truth: historical novels focus on conveying the essential truth of an event, often through a selective lens, whereas historical narratives attempt to provide a comprehensive and factual recounting of the entire event.